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CV beats Armstong, prepares for Norwin

By Eleanor Bailey almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.Net 2 min read
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Chartiers Valley ruined Armstrong’s debut in its new stadium when the Colts came back to defeat the Red Hawks, 21-17. The Colts hope to do the same when they take to the road again and attempt to topple Norwin in another non-conference clash set for 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

“It was an electric atmosphere,” CV head coach Dan Knause said of playing at Armstrong.

“We have another far road trip at a great venue,” he added, noting that Norwin will be the site of this year’s WPIAL 5A championships. “We want to improve each and every day though so it doesn’t matter if we are playing a conference or non conference game.”

Norwin is considered a Top Class 6A team. Plus, the Knights boast the 1-2 punch of Jack Salopek and Jayvon Thrift. A junior quarterback Salopek has been offered a scholarship to Pitt. A senior tailback, Thrift is also being recruited by WVU and Syracuse. Gianni Rizzo is a Youngstown State recruit.

“Norwin is a very talented team with multiple D1 prospects,” Knause explained. “We can’t afford to make mistakes. We will have to play great team football to lead us to victory.”

Mistakes nearly did in the Colts last week but they found a way to win on the road against Armstrong. They overcame a host of first-half miscues as well as a 10-point deficit.

Though Griffin Beattie stacked CV to a 7-0 advantage on a 35-yard TD ramble, the Red Hawks reeled off 17 unanswered points to take the lead. A pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs of 5 and 25 yards by Conner Barrett lifted the Colts to victory.

Barrett rushed for 157 yards on 17 carries while Beattie finished with 78 yards.

Additionally the defense made key stops when the offense hurt itself in the middle quarters. The offensive line also shone, particularly in the second half.

“Armstrong was a great character win for our program,” Knause said. “We are hopeful our players gained confidence in our ability to respond to adversity and find a way to win.”

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